Irene

Three generations of women, mother/daughter/grandmother, participate in a cinéma vérité chronicle of Irene’s week-long trip to a nursing home. 

3/12 7:00 (BMAC) & 3/17 6:30 (Latchis)

Irene 2008

Lindsay Goodall

10 Min   Scotland   Doc

Irene – short synopsis

Irene is an engaging personal story about the filmmaker’s 92 year old grandmother and the daughter who cares for her. While suffering from Alzheimer’s and decreasing physical ability, Irene’s feisty personality still shines through, often leading to laughter, tension and heartache.

Irene – longer synopsis

Irene is an engaging story about the filmmaker’s 92 year old grandmother, and the daughter who cares for her. While suffering from Alzheimer’s and decreasing physical ability, Irene’s feisty personality still shines through, often leading to both laughter and heartache.

'Irene' is a personal portrayal of three generations of women who all have to face a difficult decision. The film observes particular circumstances which highlight the tension between Irene's desire to live at home and the dangers she faces in doing so.

Full Credits Bridging the Gap Short Doc ‘Irene”

Directed by
Lindsay Goodall

Produced by
Kat Calton

Editor
Fiona Cairns

Story Developer
Beth Armstrong

1st Camera
Lindsday Goodall

2nd Camera
Jane Handa

Composer
Daniel Padden

Colourist
John Sackey

Dubbing Mixer
Chris Sinclair

Special Thanks to
Irene Lowes
Roberta Goodall
Thanks to

Karen Smyth
South Parks Nursing Home
John Goodall
Cameron Goodall
Kerry Hutchison
Savalas



Short Film Executive for Scottish Screen
Leslie Finlay

Bridging the Gap Production Manager
Finlay Pretsell

Executive Producers
Sonja Henrici
Noe Mendelle


Supported by
The National Lottery through Scottish Screen
Skillset Film Skills Fund
Edinburgh College of Art
Angus Digital Media
Docspace
Scottish Documentary Institute

LaBelleAllee Productions

Production details

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL RELEVANT BOXES FOR YOUR FILM

Date submitted
21/04/08

1.  EDITORIAL BRIEF

Title
IRENE

Duration     [  10     ] minutes 18SECS

Pre/post watershed
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Genre: Short doc
Editorial Brief / Synopsis:  Short documentary on the theme of ‘Home’


2.    KEY APPROVALS
Please list all key personnel that will be working on the project – not all categories will be relevant to you.

Name
Key Contributor:  Irene Lowes, Roberta Goodall
Executive Producer: Sonja Henrici, Noe Mendelle
Director: Lindsay Goodall
Producer: Kat Calton
Operator: Jane Handa/Lindsay Goodall
Narrator / voiceover: Lindsay Goodall
Sound designer: Mark Sinclair
Composer: Daniel Padden

3.    PRODUCTION DETAILS
i) Production company details
Company Name: La Belle Allee    
Key production contact details :
Name Lindsay Goodall
Tel No 0141 287 9668
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Name Kat Calton
Tel No 0141 427 7754
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ii) Production
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Shooting ratio: 16: 9

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Archive: no
Are there any Secret Filming/Hidden Camera/CCTV issues? Please provide details: No